Iran confirms two missiles fired at Ukraine airliner

13 Sept 13:03 Key points summarised by AI

Iran's Civil Aviation Organisation officially confirmed that two Tor-M1 missiles were fired at the Ukrainian airliner, causing its catastrophic downing and the death of all 176 people on board.
This admission followed days of initial denials and mounting international pressure, with the Revolutionary Guards' aerospace commander accepting full responsibility, though stating the missile operator acted independently.
Iran is currently unable to decode the advanced flight data and cockpit voice recorders (black boxes) and has not yet received a positive response to its requests for technical assistance from France and the United States.
The deadly blunder triggered widespread student-led protests in the Iranian capital, which Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed, accusing the country’s enemies of exploiting the air disaster for propaganda.

Sihasak urges Thais in Europe to stay alert as protests spread

Yesterday 12:06 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow advises Thai nationals in Europe to avoid protest areas and reconsider non-essential travel, citing widespread unrest in countries like France, Italy, and Spain.
The warning comes as demonstrations escalate, with some turning violent, prompting concerns for safety and leading to an emergency Cabinet meeting in Italy and a proposed postponement of diplomatic talks.
Thai embassies and the Department of Consular Affairs issue advisories, urging citizens to monitor local developments, follow official announcements, and register their travel details for assistance, while emphasizing that no Thais have been directly affected yet.